He was glad when he saw the McCormick cabin.
Sandy was waiting for them when they waded ashore.

Something unusual was in his face, Alan thought, and for a moment his heart waited in suspense.

But the Scotchman shook his head negatively and went close to Olaf Ericksen.

Alan did not see the look that passed between them.

He went to the cabin, and Ellen McCormick put a hand on his arm when he entered.